Jesus was not the only son of God even in his own time. In fact, during the time of Jesus there was competition of this title as the Roman Emperor, Augustus, used the divine title “divi filius” – Son of God. 

   Augustus’ image was on all coins in the Empire and his title was not to be missed by anyone, so therefore, Jesus and his followers were well aware of this. Based on this historical fact it is obvious to see the need among Christians to brand Jesus as the “only” Son of God because he was competing with the Roman Emperor. 

   Also another evident thing about Christianity is that the Bible has many contractions within it and we also find disagreement between the Apostles. Even the people closest to Jesus, the Apostles who’s interpretations of Jesus’ words that some Christians today take literally, could themselves not agree on how to interpret early Christianity.

   In Galatians we find an open conflict between Paul and Peter on the issue of circumcision and who can take part in their new religion. Galatians also show Paul’s frustration over the “foolish Galatians” in his attempts to establish a religion in the name of Jesus. This is also something we find in John where we are told that we, the people, cannot “receive” or “recognize” the message of Jesus, and thus, we find a motive for forcing the belief of Christianity on people.